Football Playoff Contenders

Who are the Big Ten's College Football Playoff contenders in 2025? Surprise team joins list of usual suspects

Ohio State and Penn State will always be in good position, but another team has the juice to make a run

CBS Sports - 14h

Should College Football Playoff use metrics to pick teams like NCAA Tournament?

Metrics dominate the March Madness conversation before the NCAA Tournament. That's not the case with the College Football Playoff. Could that change?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 NBA playoff race, standings, seeding: Are the Warriors legit championship contenders? | The Kevin O'Connor Show

The Warriors have a 13-1 mark with Jimmy Butler in the lineup, but the Warriors' toughest battles loom on the horizon with the Knicks, Nuggets and Bucks.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

2025 NBA title tiers: Ranking league's 12 realistic contenders as playoff picture comes into focus

The Celtics, Thunder and Cavs are in Tier 1, but who could challenge those three this spring?

CBS Sports - 2d

The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline

The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NFL analyst: New York Giants are 'a quarterback away' from competing

One NFL analyst believes the New York Giants are just a quarterback away from becoming serious playoff contenders.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Man United make €70 million offer for ‘serious contender for the next Ballon d’Or’

Manchester United are planning an ambitious move for one of the best attackers in world football right now.The Red Devils are set to go through a major overhaul of the squad in an effort to revive ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Big 12 back to divisions? League mulls College Football Playoff AQ options with play-in games at forefront

With CFP changes on the horizon, the Big 12 is considering its options to find its place

CBS Sports - 3d

Arteta expected Chelsea to be title 'contenders'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he expected Chelsea to be "contenders" to win the Premier League this season.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Arteta expected Chelsea to be title 'contenders'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he expected Chelsea to be "contenders" to win the Premier League this season.

BBC News - 3d

Making NCAA Tournament puts Texas athletics in elite company

The Texas Longhorns are in elite company. UT is one of only five teams that made the college football playoffs and the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Coosa Christian, AHSAA to meet in court over motion to dismiss lawsuit over violations

Coosa Christian, AHSAA have a court date over motion to dismiss lawsuit that stems from violations that removed Coosa from football playoffs

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Seahawks remain strong contenders to land free-agent WR Cooper Kupp

The Seattle Seahawks are contenders to sign free-agent wide receiver Cooper Kupp, according to multiple reports.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NCAA Tournament West Region predictions: Contenders to challenge Florida in March Madness

Florida earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA but there are plenty of contenders that could keep the Gators from the Final Four.

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What is the Players Championship playoff format? How many playoffs have there been?

Through the years, there's only been five playoffs with the most recent one in 2015.

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What is The Players Championship playoff format?

Here's the playoff format for Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Who Are The Post-Deadline Cup Contenders?

With the NHL’s trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, we’re going to pinpoint below the league’s teams that are shaping up as true Stanley Cup contenders. In alphabetical order:

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

UFC Vegas 104 predictions, odds, full card preview: Is Marvin Vettori still a middleweight contender?

UFC Vegas 104 shines the spotlight back onto the middleweight division with a rematch between top contenders Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

You've signed a one-of-a-kind freshman in Cooper Flagg. Now what? Here's how Duke built a contender around its prized recruit

In an era when teams are incentivized to build around experience, the Blue Devils built a contender with youth.

ESPN - 10h

Playoff watch: The Oilers' path to a Pacific title

Can Edmonton earn the No. 1 seed? Plus, playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

ESPN - 6d

Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test

The Thunder clinched a playoff berth against a defending-champion Celtics team that has achieved what Oklahoma City hopes to accomplish.

ESPN - 4d

Playoff standings: Resetting the postseason races after the trade deadline

Playoff spots, division titles and seeds are up for grabs until April 17.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Rory McIlory, J.J. Spaun head to rare Monday playoff at The Players

The Players is headed to a Monday playoff after a four-hour rain delay on Sunday

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lions agree to deal with free-agent CB D.J. Reed after coming up short in playoffs

The Lions are reshuffling the defense after a playoff loss.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Arena football is back in Washington

The team is a part of the Arena Football One League and will begin its second season in the AF1 West division at Everett’s Angel Of The Winds Arena

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Roman Dolidze, the late bloomer who became UFC's unlikeliest contender, ready to make good on second chance

Is Roman Dolidze a true contender? Or did he come to MMA too late to make a serious run at a belt? At age 36, Saturday's unlikely UFC headliner will soon ge his answers.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Football Never Sleeps: Notre Dame recruiting reset, spring football preview

Watch Eric Hansen and Tyler James on YouTube for the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps."

Yahoo Sports - 8h

NHL playoff watch: The Bruins' path to the postseason

It's a long shot, but the B's can still pull this off -- here's how. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

ESPN - 5h

McIlroy, Spaun set for Monday playoff at Players

Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun wound up tied after a four-hour rain delay Sunday at the Players Championship and have to return Monday for a playoff to decide who wins the richest tournament in golf.

ESPN - 1d

McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cruised to a St. Patrick's Day victory at the Players Championship on Monday, defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass in Florida."This is the third time ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Rory cruises past Spaun in playoff to win Players

Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship in a Monday finish over J.J. Spaun that featured three dynamic playoff holes at the TPC Sawgrass, a harsh wind and very little drama.

ESPN - 6h

How a new focus changed Giannis' game and improved the Bucks' playoff outlook

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: The midrange jumper.

ESPN - Mar. 10

WIAA state basketball: Central Wisconsin boys and girls playoff basketball scoreboard

Find out the latest Central Wisconsin boys and girls high school playoff basketball scores here.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Updated Mar. 15 West playoff standings as Thunder face Pistons

Updated Mar. 15 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder face Detroit Pistons.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Rangers Set To Lean On Igor Shesterkin More With Playoff Aspirations In Jeopardy

There are 15 games remaining this season and the New York Rangers are fighting desperately to make the playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hershey Bears Are First AHL Team To Clinch A Playoff Spot

The back-to-back defending Calder Cup champions are the first team to clinch a spot in the 2025 AHL Playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Varying vibes as J.J. Spaun and Rory McIlroy head to Monday Players playoff

J.J. Spaun and Rory McIlroy both played their way into a Monday playoff at The Players. That was good for one, not as much for the other.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Players Championship leaderboard: PGA Tour updates, highlights, how to watch playoff

It's the playoff for The Players Championship 2025 golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Follow for score updates and highlights, plus how to watch.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Updated Mar. 17 West playoff standings as Thunder blowout Bucks

Updated Mar. 17 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder blowout Milwaukee Bucks.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

How to watch Monday's playoff with Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun in the 2025 Players Championship

Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun will be in a Monday playoff to determine the winner of The Players Championship.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

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